Alkolea
Alkolea is a well-known naturist beach in Gipuzkoa, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (12°C (54°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa de Alcolea (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Alkolea
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 13°C | 131 mm |
| February | 10°C | 12°C | 100 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 94 mm |
| April | 13°C | 14°C | 83 mm |
| May | 15°C | 16°C | 72 mm |
| June | 18°C | 19°C | 61 mm |
| July (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 40 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 42 mm |
| September | 20°C | 21°C | 59 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 96 mm |
| November | 13°C | 16°C | 154 mm |
| December | 11°C | 14°C | 123 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE MUTRIKU (ONDAR GAIN) PM1
- Coordinates: 43.30740, -2.37100 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Spain?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Alkolea
- 1Playa de Alcolea nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 2Burumendi nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Siete Playas nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Saturraran nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Mendata nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Sakoneta nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Aitzuri nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 8Algorri nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alkolea clothing optional?
Alkolea is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Spain before you go.
When is the best time to visit Alkolea?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 20°C (69°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at Alkolea?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (54°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Alkolea?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE MUTRIKU (ONDAR GAIN) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Alkolea?
The closest are Playa de Alcolea (0 km (0 mi)), Burumendi (1 km (0.6 mi)) and Siete Playas (2.3 km (1.4 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28120369 · All data sources and licenses.